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HB 3158

Modifies provisions relating to citizenship and immigration status of certain driver's license holders

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mark Boyko

HB 3158 aims to define and verify immigration or citizenship status for Missouri driver’s license holders and clarify how such status affects licensing eligibility and records.

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Bill Summary · HB 3158

Overview

HB 3158 (Missouri, 2026) addresses citizenship and immigration status considerations for certain individuals who hold Missouri driver’s licenses. The bill proposes changes to how driving credentials interact with a person’s immigration or citizenship status, with an emphasis on clarifying eligibility and verification requirements for license holders.

Primary purpose and intent

  • To modify existing provisions related to the citizenship and immigration status of certain driver’s license holders.
  • To specify how immigration status is treated for individuals who possess or apply for Missouri driver’s licenses.
  • To provide a framework for verifying and displaying relevant information connected to citizenship or immigration status in relation to driving credentials.

Key provisions and changes

While the full text is not provided, the bill’s title and context indicate the following likely areas of action:

  • Definitions related to citizenship status and immigration status as they pertain to driver’s license holders.
  • Criteria or qualifications for maintaining or renewing a driver’s license in light of immigration status.
  • Procedures for verification of citizenship or lawful presence, potentially including documentation requirements for applicants and license renewals.
  • Implications for the use, display, or annotation of citizenship or immigration status on driver’s licenses (e.g., how status is recorded or acknowledged on the credential).
  • Provisions to ensure compliance with state privacy, anti-discrimination, and due process standards in handling immigration status information.
  • Potential coordination with state or federal databases or verification systems for lawful presence.

Note: The exact wording, thresholds, and process details (e.g., whether status affects eligibility, renewal timelines, penalties for non-compliance, or required documents) would be specified in the bill’s text.

Who would be affected

  • Individuals applying for or renewing Missouri driver’s licenses who have non-citizen immigration status or who are otherwise categorized by the bill as affected by immigration status provisions.
  • Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) or the state agency responsible for driver’s licensing, which would administer the new requirements, verifications, and records.
  • Lawful residents or non-citizens residing in Missouri who need to carry valid driving credentials.
  • Potentially employers, law enforcement, and state agencies that rely on driver’s license information for identification or eligibility purposes, depending on any changes to how status is recorded or shared.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and First Reading: February 2, 2026.
  • Second Reading: February 3, 2026.
  • Referred to Emerging Issues (H): May 15, 2026.
  • As with many bills, the timeline includes committee consideration, potential amendments, and votes in the relevant chamber(s). If identical or companion measures exist in the other chamber, concurrent or sequential action could follow.
  • Implementing rules, regulatory adjustments, and timelines for any new verification processes or display requirements would be established upon passage or rulemaking by the administering agency.

Additional notes

  • Co-sponsor: Mark Boyko.
  • The summary reflects available information from the bill’s title and action history. The precise provisions, definitions, and operational details will be clarified by the bill’s full text and any accompanying fiscal notes or committee statements.

If you want, I can tailor this summary after reviewing the exact language of HB 3158 to extract specific sections, statutory changes, and any fiscal impact estimates.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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